Damage to the nail plate is a fairly common and very contagious disease. Fortunately, modern medicine does not stand still; today there are not only drops for nail fungus, but also various ointments, creams and even varnishes that can be easily purchased at any pharmacy.
Of course, the main purpose of any remedy is aimed, first of all, at eliminating the reason why, in fact, this pathology arose. By using any antifungal drug in a timely manner, you can avoid quite unpleasant consequences.
Treatment of any disease must certainly begin with examination and correct diagnosis.. Many of us believe that a fungal infection is not so dangerous, so they try to self-medicate, which in the end not only does not bring a positive result, but also worsens an already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus may not be prescribed to everyone, due to the fact that they, like any medicine, have their own contraindications and features of use.
First symptoms
The changes that occur in the human body cannot go unnoticed, and based on the symptoms that appear, it is quite possible to suspect the presence of a fungal infection. Most often, symptoms manifest themselves as follows:
- At the initial stage of development, the fungus begins to appear on the feet and between the toes. Most often, people pay attention to peeling and redness in these places, which after some time begin to itch and itch very much, causing a lot of inconvenience and some discomfort. It should be noted that sometimes watery blisters may appear on the feet and between the toes. At the initial stage, drops against nail fungus will help, but if you lose sight of its development, then any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If the first stage was missed for some reason, the second stage inevitably begins, which is much more serious in terms of the scale of the damage, since the nail plate is affected. The color scheme of the nail changes and can be yellow, green and even black, after which it begins to peel and move away from the main nail bed. Despite the lost time and the severity of the lesion, creams, drops and sprays can still help at this stage;
- And the last symptom is that wavy or longitudinal lines begin to appear on a person’s nail plate, which form white or yellow spots.
If the symptoms described above appear, you first need to contact a qualified specialist, and not look for answers on various forums, since to make an accurate diagnosis you will have to undergo a short examination, which includes donating blood and passing a skin test. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but you should still consult a specialist first.
Please note that even a doctor with many years of experience will not always be able to identify the disease by symptoms alone, so you should not waste your money on dubious drugs, because they may not help.
Do not forget that delaying a visit to a dermatologist is dangerous for your own health, because fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat at the initial stage.
As mentioned earlier, if you skip or ignore the initial development and do not use an antifungal drug in the form of a cream or spray, the future use of these drugs will be pointless; only drastic measures in the form of nail removal or other surgical operations can help.
Correct treatment
Today, people are much luckier than before, since several centuries ago there were no modern medications that could quickly and effectively get rid of nail fungus. Today, any person has the choice of either using a modern antifungal cream or spray, or using the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is a type of disease that is best treated with proven medications, since only in this case will you be sure that the fungus is truly treatable and does not disappear for some time.
If the fungus has managed to affect a small part of the nail plate, then it is advisable to use various creams, sprays or drops that contain antifungal active substances. However, these remedies cannot be used for bleeding nail fungus; first you need to let the wounds heal, and only then continue treatment.
Any drops and sprays that a specialist prescribes for a speedy recovery are absolutely harmless, as they are used externally, the only exception being an allergic reaction. But there are some contraindications to the use of internal medications, such as:
- Pregnancy.
- Some types of liver and kidney diseases that are chronic or acute in nature.
- Incompatibility of medications; as a rule, the simultaneous use of drops and internal medications is allowed by a specialist.
- Children under twelve years of age.
You can find out how to properly use this or that spray or cream at an appointment with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions, which of course are included in any package with the drug.
As for any side effects, the most common are dryness, redness and burning of the area of the skin where the product is directly applied.There is nothing wrong with the appearance of such symptoms, because this is a natural reaction of the body to treatment; as a rule, everything goes away after a few days.
With proper and timely treatment, the disease quickly recedes; according to medical observations, two weeks are enough to completely get rid of nail fungus. Do not forget that treatment is not limited only to the treatment of the nail plate, we are also talking about shoes and household items, otherwise the risk of re-infection increases.